NOOC Climate change and biodiversity
This nano course is based on the 2023 Report on Economy and Development (RED), Global challenges, regional solutions: Latin America and the Caribbean in the face of the climate and biodiversity crisis
It is a short course designed as an introductory gateway to the challenges and opportunities that Latin America and the Caribbean are facing towards climate change, drawing on the insights and lessons from the Report.
Sign up for the course from July 09, 2025 to December 31, 2026
Open registration
online
Start date
July 09, 2025
Length
540 days
Effort
1 hora
Language
English
End date
December 31, 2026
Cost
free
Level
basic
Type
mooc
What is a NOOC?
It is a short, online and free course. These nano courses have been developed to enable Latin Americans and Caribbeans to learn quickly, easily, and concisely about development issues relevant to the region.
Objective:
Raise awareness and educate participants about the urgency and importance of addressing climate change and biodiversity loss, highlighting the region's critical role in these phenomena and the need to adopt effective policies for a sustainable future.
Specific objectives:
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Understand the key concepts of climate change and biodiversity loss, their causes, effects, and the urgency of addressing them.
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Analyze how climate change affects food security, water, health, and other vital aspects in the region.
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Examine current adaptation, mitigation, and conservation policies, evaluating their impact and areas for improvement.
Target audience:
This course is intended for professionals, students, and anyone interested in finding solutions to these global issues from a regional perspective, as well as for those who wish to contribute to sustainable development in their communities.
Methodology:
This course is delivered through an autonomous, flexible, and interactive approach, allowing participants to progress at their own pace and access the content from anywhere. Its modular structure combines the following learning resources:
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Explanatory videos that describe key concepts and facilitate understanding.
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Self-assessment activities that allow participants to reinforce learning.
Modules:
The course consists of 3 thematic modules distributed as follows:
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Module 1: Two urgent challenges
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Module 2: Climate change impacts and vulnerability
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Module 3: Policies for a sustainable future
Certificate:
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to obtain a digital certificate of completion, provided they meet the evaluation requirements.
